Putting together first PC build

[Mooshy6665]

1. Budget & Location

USD$ 800-1200$ I'm fine with getting closer to the 1200$ range if it means I'll get a system I'll be happier with in the long run. 

 

2. Aim

Gaming mostly, though I do a fair amount of photo editing (photo shop), and I would like to get video editing as well. 

 

3. Monitors

One 1080p monitor for now, open to adding more in the future. 

4. Peripherals

Already have Keyboard, mouse ect. 

 

5. Why are you upgrading?

I only got into PC gaming about a year ago. I bought a Asus g551jw, a good laptop,but it can only do so much. 

 

Any insight will be greatly appreciated. 

 

 

Parts list:

 

 

power supply: Corsair CXM series CX550m 550W 80 plus bronze 

amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01B72W0A2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I1PYDK8224VIBE&psc=1

 

 

Hard drives: Samsung 580 EVO 500GB m.2 ssd

amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0SL4V1/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=IF5G74KTE5DM9

 

Seagate 2TB Barracuda Sata 6GB/s 128MB Cache 2.5-Inch 7mm Internal 

amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX13P71/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I3T81OYA3QHL4Z&psc=1

 

 

Fans (case comes with two fans, I plan on adding these, will probably swap the original case fans in the future) 

Corsair Air Series SP120 High Performance Edition Twin Pack Fan

amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007RESFYK/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I2TUIC4FZFE7EQ&psc=1

 

 

Case: 

MasterBox 5 Black & White Mid-tower with Internal Configuration, E-ATX Support, and Nine SSD mount positions

amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDUVMBU/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I29B68349KX0TF&psc=1

 

 

RAM: 

Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 3000 C15 for DDR4 Systems - White

amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01EI5Z2T6/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I1IES4T0N93U9O&psc=1

 

 

Motherboard: 

ASUS Z170-A ATX DDR4 Motherboards

 

amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012NH05UW/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I2GBNXMK3XNGL0&psc=1

 

Video card: 

Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE OC 6G (GV-N1060WF2OC-6GD)

amazon link

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JNUO6BG/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I1QBM9UKRD2JW9&psc=1

 

 

CPU: 

Intel Core i5 6600K 3.50 GHz Quad Core Skylake Desktop Processor, Socket LGA 1151, 6MB Cache 

amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B012M8M7TY/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I1ARQLZ4SPKAOU&psc=1

 

Heatsink: 

Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120mm PWM Fan 

amazon link: 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005O65JXI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=3SKZ54WN0V3Q6&coliid=I1OQCIZ9JMVKR&psc=1

 

[CarterTJames]

I love this monitor, cheap and just works, no VESA mount but it has some great color and is fine for gaming, unless you are pro league cs:go. 

 

AMAZON 

[Oswin]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dHRqbj
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/dHRqbj/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6500 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($194.89 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI B150M MORTAR ARCTIC Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($81.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Crucial Ballistix Sport LT 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($89.99 @ B&H) 
Storage: Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($94.89 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($73.80 @ OutletPC) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 6GB Dual Video Card  ($269.99 @ B&H) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.69 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: SeaSonic 520W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($62.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Total: $935.22
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-04 02:09 EDT-0400

 

i name it polar bear... for a good reason

[stealth80]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($236.98 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($24.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170A KRAIT GAMING 3X ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($112.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($74.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Crucial MX300 275GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($69.98 @ B&H) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($47.33 @ OutletPC) 
Case: NZXT S340 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($66.69 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA G2 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Monitor: Asus VG248QE 24.0" 144Hz Monitor  ($242.99 @ Best Buy) 
Total: $936.81
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-04 02:09 EDT-0400

 

 

 

GPU From the EGG - Sapphire Fury X 

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814202186&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-PCPartPicker, LLC-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=

 

$1207 ish 

[Oswin]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcxyxY
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/list/kcxyxY/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($236.98 @ NCIX US) 
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler  ($34.88 @ OutletPC) 
Motherboard: MSI Z170-A PRO ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($77.98 @ Newegg) 
Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory  ($83.31 @ Amazon) 
Storage: A-Data Premier SP550 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($61.99 @ NCIX US) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($74.49 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: Asus GeForce GTX 1070 8GB Video Card  ($433.98 @ Newegg) 
Case: Phanteks ECLIPSE P400S ATX Mid Tower Case  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair RMx 650W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($99.99 @ Newegg) 
Total: $1148.59
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-11-04 02:29 EDT-0400

 

something bit better